Fur colours, patterns and eyes
Rats come in a variety of fur colours and patterns.
Solid colours - A uniform colour across their entire body. Like brown, gray, black or white.
Agouti - A pattern where the individual hairs have three bands of colours, giving them a mix-coloured appearance.
Markings
Hooded - A solid colour with a marking on the head in a different colour.
Berkshire - A solid colour on the top of the body with white belly and feet.
Blazed - A solid colour on the head or body, with triangular white fur over the face.
Dalmation - A white body with black spots.
Himalayan - A mostly white body with colour points on the nose, ears, feet and tail.
Coat textures
Standard - Short, smooth, glossy hair
Rex - Curly hair and whiskers
Satin - Thinner, longer coat with a sheen
Eye colours
Black – The most common eye colour.
Ruby (Dark Red) – Appears black, shines red in bright light.
Red(Pink) – Bright red eyes.
Odd-Eyed – One eye is a different color than the other
*The photo shows one of our males, Ozzy, yawning
